Orthodontic practices near Filkins
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Filkins; 3 practices within 10 and 43 practices within 20. The closest is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 8.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercross Dental PracticeWitney | 8.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (185 reviews) |
| Witney Brace PlaceWitney | 8.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (24 reviews) |
| High Street Dental PracticeWitney | 8.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Seven Fields Dental Health CentreBroad Blunsdon | 11.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (160 reviews) |
| Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - CheltenhamBroad Blunsdon | 11.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (20 reviews) |
| Smiles CentreSwindon | 11.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (142 reviews) |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 12.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (336 reviews) |
| Dentalcare SwindonSwindon | 12.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.9 (192 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Filkins with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Witney, 8.0 miles east; the next are Broad Blunsdon (11.0 miles south-west) and Swindon (11.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Witney | 3 | 8.0 miles east |
| Broad Blunsdon | 2 | 11.0 miles south-west |
| Swindon | 11 | 11.7 miles south-west |
| Cirencester | 3 | 13.2 miles west |
| Lydiard Millicent | 1 | 15.2 miles south-west |
| Oxford | 3 | 15.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Filkins
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist Dentistry in Swindon (5.0 from 370 reviews), 13.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care. Implants and Specialist DentistrySwindon | 5.0 (370 reviews) | 13.9 miles south |
| Mayhew DentalSwindon | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 12.4 miles south |
| TAHA Dental ExcellenceAbingdon | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 17.0 miles east |
| Ebenezer House Dental CareSwindon | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 13.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Filkins at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Oxfordshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,824 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 405th closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Carterton Community College — 3.1 miles Burford School — 4.5 miles Farmor's School — 5.4 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Buttercross Dental Practice, Witney — 8 miles Seven Fields Dental Health Centre, Broad Blunsdon — 11 miles Smiles Centre, Swindon — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 43 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Filkins
From Filkins the nearest practice is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 8 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 43.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham (11.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare Swindon (12.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Filkins list clear aligners, the nearest 8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Filkins are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, 8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Filkins to Buttercross Dental Practice is roughly 20 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Filkins
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Orthodontist in Filkins: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Filkins, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Oxfordshire, not just Filkins.
Compare nearby areas
For a broader view, related location pages cover Broughton Poggs, Kencot, Little Faringdon, Eastleach, Alvescot, and Eastleach Martin as well as this one.
Where Filkins sits locally
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Broughton Poggs, the closest linked location.
What local practice data suggests in Filkins
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Filkins. The closest on record are Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 8 miles away; Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, about 11 miles away; and Smiles Centre in Swindon, about 12 miles away.
What official data says about Filkins
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Filkins sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Filkins's under-16 share sits at 15.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Filkins, 6.5% of the 1,824 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Filkins usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Filkins attend schools such as Carterton Community College (3.1 miles) and Burford School (4.5 miles). National deprivation data puts Filkins close to the England median.
Orthodontic Treatments in Filkins
Patients in Filkins have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Filkins — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Filkins. Filkins is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Filkins's under-16 share sits at 15.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Filkins, 6.5% of the 1,824 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Filkins usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Families in Filkins are served by secondary schools including Carterton Community College (3.1 miles) and Burford School (4.5 miles). Filkins sits close to the England average for deprivation. There is no orthodontist on our records in Filkins itself. The nearest we do hold are Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 8 miles away; Seven Fields Dental Health Centre in Broad Blunsdon, about 11 miles away; and Smiles Centre in Swindon, about 12 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Filkins
Many people in Filkins delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Filkins
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Filkins
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Filkins — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Filkins as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Filkins, 6.5% of the 1,824 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Filkins; the nearest is about 8 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Filkins are Carterton Community College (3.1 miles) and Burford School (4.5 miles). National deprivation data puts Filkins close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Filkins. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Filkins
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Filkins, Oxfordshire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Broughton Poggs, Kencot, Little Faringdon, Eastleach, Alvescot, and Eastleach Martin.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Filkins
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Filkins often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Filkins?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Filkins is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 8.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Witney Brace Place (8.1 miles) and High Street Dental Practice (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Filkins?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Filkins, 3 practices within 10 miles and 43 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Witney, 8.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Filkins?
The nearest practice to Filkins that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Buttercross Dental Practice in Witney, about 8.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Smiles Centre (11.7 miles) and Dentalcare Swindon (12.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Filkins, Oxfordshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Filkins, Oxfordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.